RAC 1400W Pressure Washer

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Motor noise is typically less intrusive with these machines but they can be a little overpowered for many domestic cleaning jobs. Make sure you know how to use them properly to avoid damaging your surfaces. Variable fan-jet: also called variable pressure lances, these allow you to vary the force of the jet from a focused point to a broad fan. Medium duty pressure washers tend to be a mix of high-end own-brand models and cheaper premium-brand models. As such, you'll find a confusing array of high-powered-but-basic models by garden machinery brands such as Stihl or Nilfisk, mid-powered Karcher, Bosch or Vax models with some choice of accessories, and high-powered and highly accessorised machines from Qualcast and Mac Allister. The most powerful models cost hundreds of pounds so to avoid your pressure washer breaking, take a look at how to avoid issues, such as leaking and pump failure.

Patio cleaner attachment: circular plastic hoods with a brush around the bottom edge. Stops you having to stoop and helps ensure dirty water doesn't spray everywhere. Best for: Cleaning extensive areas of paving, grimy 4-wheel drive vehicles, commercial vehicles and caravans Our expert advice will help you find one that has the right power and features for your cleaning jobs. Light duty Nilfisk's entry level models tend to have more powerful motors and come with an aluminium pump head rather than a plastic one for durability. It should become easier to move over time, at which point you know the paint is free of contaminants.A clay bar is a flexible putty-like substance designed to will strip any contaminates from the top of the paint, the likes of which a regular car wash won’t remove. The shorter hose and low power can make cleaning slow and difficult, and the motors tend to be noisy. The parts also tend to be flimsy and prone to frost damage. Medium duty Fewer owners of Karcher pressure washers experienced faults within the first seven years of owning it - 8% said they had (sample size: 2,271) versus 16% of Nilfisk owners (sample size: 185). Once the dirt is loose, rinse the alloy wheel using a pressure-washer on a light setting or garden hose, before moving on to the next wheel.

Buying a new pressure washer can be confusing. There are usually several models in each manufacturer's range, with different types of motors and impenetrable model numbers which mean that useful accessories are either included in the price, or have to be bought as an extra. You will be responsible for all costs of insuring and returning the items to us on time, and undamaged. Detergent tank: we found built-in but removable detergent tanks more convenient than bottle attachments in our tests.Our guide to washing your car twice as well in half the time is designed to provide a simple overview of what can be achieved from the comfort of your own driveway.

When you’re finished, rinse the body using a pressure-washer or hose, before applying a paint sealant or wax. See the next section for details. Ideally, you should arm yourself with a pressure-washer, but at the very least a garden hose with a spray gun extension.Electric pressure washers are more suited to domestic cleaning, while petrol pressure washers are designed for professional, large-scale jobs. Pressure gauge: some more expensive models have a pressure gauge on the lance handle but, as the pump pressure doesn't vary, they're of little practical use. For the majority of motorists, our super-easy express clean or ‘little further’ approach will ensure your car looks respectable in the least amount of time.